Creative District

Authenticity, heritage, creativity and collaboration dominate the Carbondale Creative District vision. We believe strongly in building community through art, culture and creativity. The Carbondale Creative District nurtures a vibrant economy and community through the arts, and support Carbondale’s identity as a place that fosters creativity, collaboration, and artistic exploration.

Carbondale is home to upward of 200 creative organizations, businesses, artists and artisans. Authenticity, heritage, creativity and collaboration dominate the Carbondale Creative District vision. Carbondale is considered as a place that fosters creativity, collaboration and artistic exploration. In addition to its plethora of creative organizations, artists and artisans, Carbondale boasts many annual arts and cultural events.

There is so much to explore in the Carbondale Creative District from craft breweries, farm to table food and healing gardens to artist collectives, a world class museum and unusual music venues, we have a little something for everyone.

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About Us

Carbondale Arts, formerly the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (CCAH), is a hub of artistic activity and expression. Our core values, since our inception, are creativity, community, and volunteerism. Through the promotion of the arts, artists, arts education, cultural activities and events, Carbondale Arts has been instrumental in forming Carbondale's unique identity as an arts & culture hot spot in the Rockies. Carbondale Arts believes collaboration with state and local governments, schools, artists, business and other nonprofits are the key to building community through art.